Molecular Diagnosis and Management of Goat Pox In Tellicherry Goats

25 Tellicherry goats were observed suddenly with bilateral nasal discharge, respiratory distress, nodular eruptions, papule like hard swelling, erythmatous lesion in ear pinna and also perianal region. Three goats died and were sent for post mortem examination. The post mortem examination findings and molecular diagnosis confirmed Goat pox antigen with secondary bacterial infection. Bacterial isolation revealed gram negative rods and their antibiotic sensitivity reveals sensitive to Enrofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin. Goats were treated with Enrofloxacin, Meloxicam and supportive therapy for 5 days with no further mortality in ailing animals. All goats recovered completely after 7 days of therapy.